endeared; endearing; endears
1
: to cause to become beloved or admired
her generosity has endeared her to the public
2
obsolete
: to make higher in cost, value, or estimation
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Cole’s portrayal of Cochran, a troubled youth who found redemption through his work on the squad, endeared the actor to fans.
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
His feats have also endeared him to the product team at Mountain Hardwear, who have worked with Bruchez to develop some of the sport’s most innovative outerwear.
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The fact that Desmond injures himself badly in pulling off this sorcery endears him to Corrino all the more, which of course puts Valya in a deeper fix.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
But his breathtaking talent keeps people watching, and his unselfishness endears him to coaches and teammates.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
His feats have also endeared him to the product team at Mountain Hardwear, who have worked with Bruchez to develop some of the sport’s most innovative outerwear.
—Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
The fact that Desmond injures himself badly in pulling off this sorcery endears him to Corrino all the more, which of course puts Valya in a deeper fix.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
But his breathtaking talent keeps people watching, and his unselfishness endears him to coaches and teammates.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Endear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endear. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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endear
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en·dear
in-ˈdi(ə)r 
: to cause to become dear or beloved
her generosity has endeared her to the public
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